secondhand
se
ˈsɛ
se
cond
kənd
kēnd
hand
ˌhænd
hānd
British pronunciation
/sˈɛkəndhˌænd/
second-hand

Definition & Meaning of "secondhand"in English

secondhand
01

previously owned or used by someone else

secondhand definition and meaning
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Examples
She bought a secondhand car to save money.
02

obtained from a secondary or indirect source rather than directly from the primary or original source

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Examples
The author's account of the event is based on secondhand information.
secondhand
01

not directly or firsthand

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Examples
She heard the news secondhand from a friend who read it online.
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